The ultimate skiing getaway? Come to Silvretta. Right on the border between Switzerland and Austria, the Silvretta Alps provide a perfect playground for ski touring. Meeting up in the snow-dusted town of Bludenz, we’ll spend 4 or 8 days in Silvretta, shredding its best powdery slopes and enjoying the unforgettable scenery. But our skiing adventure does not end there. If you join our 8-day adventure, expect a touch of luxury and variety: we’ll stay at a hotel, a luxurious mountain lodge with a spa, and two very scenic and cozy mountain huts. How’s that for a perfect powdery getaway in the Alps?
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To participate in this Silvretta guided backcountry skiing tour, you should be in excellent physical shape, encompassing both aerobic endurance and core strength. As you traverse diverse terrains, your physical preparation becomes crucial. Engaging in activities like running, cycling, or racket sports at least 8 weeks prior to the tour will enhance your stamina. Acclimatizing to the altitude during the initial days is essential, emphasizing the importance of staying well-hydrated. Rest assured, your experienced guide will be with you every step of the way, providing guidance and ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience.
For the 8-day tour, keep in mind that during the first three days of touring, but for the last two days, you’ll need to carry a full pack. For the 4-day tour, you’ll be carrying a full pack the whole way through.
To participate in this Silvretta guided ski tour, you need to have previous backcountry skiing experience. You will be skiing, touring, and summiting on glaciated terrain for 5-7 hours every day. The cold temperatures on the glacier result in powdery snow, making the overall previous skiing experience of 10 weeks, including a minimum of 3 weeks total of backcountry skiing with a mountain guide, a prerequisite. The tour is also suitable for those at an advanced or expert level (approximately 6 weeks of off-piste skiing experience). Your guide will take care of the planning, oversee your technique, and teach you how to better manage the terrain. They also have the experience and avalanche training necessary to keep you safe.
For technical backcountry ski touring gear, you will need to bring:
For personal items, you will need to bring:
All mandatory gear can be rented if you don’t have your own. You can rent:
Ski rental locations are in Bludenz and should be picked up the night prior to your outing. If you need to rent gear, let us know and we can help make arrangements.
Group sizes and prices:
Backcountry skiing in Silvretta can be arranged for larger and for private groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements:
If your group has skiers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
To get to Bludenz, the starting and ending point of the adventure, most people fly into Zurich Airport. There is a direct train line connecting Zurich and Bludenz, so we suggest taking a train ride from the main railway station in Zurich. This shuttle will take you around 2 hours.
If yo’re joining the 8-day tour, yu will meet your Silvretta ski guide and fellow backcountry skiers at your hotel in Bludenz on Day 1, usually some time in the afternoon. If you’re joining the 4-day tour, aim to arrive in Bludenz early in the morning of Day 1.
We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both medical and travel protection. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, simply choose Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner!
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Once your booking is confirmed and your trip is paid in full, you will be offered to purchase Redpoint’s protection. If you need any help or require more information, let us know and we will be happy to help!
To secure your spot, a deposit in the amount of 30% is required at the time of booking. The remaining amount must be paid 90 calendar days prior to the trip departure. Once the trip is confirmed by the guide, the cancellation policy stated below applies. If you cancel the booking…
Please note that booking fees are non-refundable in all cases and will be deducted from the refund amount.
Early Bird booking
Want to be the first one to know when we publish new dates or secure your spot well in advance? Select a future month that suits you best and lock in your Early Bird spot in time with just a 10% deposit.
As soon as our guides publish new tour dates, you’ll be the first one to know. We’ll hold your spot for 2 weeks until you choose the date that suits you best.
More about how Early Bird bookings work below:
